
WELCOME TO SASSY’S SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT! Today we’re going to learn French with author Judy Martialay
website: http://www.polyglotkidz.com
Bonjour! Let’s Learn French
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Bonjour! Let’s Learn French gives children 6-10 an early and fun introduction to French.
Kids board Pete the Pilot’s magic airplane en route to France. There, they meet Louis, l’escargot and his friends and follow their adventure while learning French and absorbing the culture.
Back home, kids use their French with family and friends with fun activities, including a skit, treasure hunt, daily expression, Culture Corner, and directions on making an impressionist-style picture.
Easy to use, whether or not parents know French. The Audio is free and downloadable at website mentioned in the book.
From the Author
- Free downloadable audio version of book. Download before using!
- Tips for parents
- Downloadable activity sheets and pages from the book
- Family friendly recipes from the French speaking world
- Video to complement section on impressionist painting
- Downloadable game
AUTHOR BIO:
Hi, I’m Judy Martialay. I live in Sea Cliff, N.Y. with my husband. My daughters are grown up. I have a toddler granddaughter.
I have lots of interests; I am a guitar jammer, a painter, gardener, knitter, volunteer, and I love to cook (but have to watch my sugar). I studied Japanese, but had to give that up when my Japanese friend with whom I exchanged lessons moved away.
I retired from teaching foreign /world languages, and now I devote time and energy to advocacy for foreign language study for the Public Advocacy Committee of the New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers (NYSAFLT).
Foreign language learning is an uphill battle in the English-speaking countries. I think, though, that more parents are becoming aware of the many benefits of being bilingual, and they want their kids to learn languages.
I wrote the books ¡HOLA! Let’s Learn Languages and Bonjour! Let’s Learn French because I want every child to have the opportunity to learn a world language at an early age. This is the best time to start learning a language. Children’s brains are wired for learning languages. They have a better chance for acquiring native pronunciation, and they have ample time to become truly proficient in the language.
I often hear the comment from teachers of young children:” Children absorb languages like sponges.”
My granddaughter hears Spanish every day; she has an au pair girl who speaks to her in Spanish. She understands everything.
I want children and their parents to enjoy the experience of learning languages. It is an adventure into the soul of another world.
If your child continues study of a language, he or she will have a skill that will provide life-long benefits.
LINKS:
Twitter: Judy @judyruth10
Facebook: authorJudyMartialay

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